This week a group of mathematically talented Abraham Lincoln pupils ventured out of school and into the wilderness of La Romana to take part in the first round of the Mathematics Olympics competition (las Olimpiadas Matematicas) which took place in the ‘Escuela Mercedes Laura Aguiar.’
Category: Dominican Republic
Only in the DR: Mochivo!
This week’s HILARIOUS and a little puzzling photo was sent to us by Vivian Dickson. Along with the photo she sent us this small description:
My Birthday in Palmilla; sun, sea, champagne and good friends…
As your Casa de Campo Living editor, I feel it necessary to publish an article and photos about my birthday, self-promoting? maybe! flashy and a little pretentious? very possibly; nevertheless enjoy – these photos and the accompanying story are of a Palmilla celebration at it’s best!
COMPARSA DE CARNAVAL – We need volunteers!
Requerimos participantes para formar la Comparsa de Carnaval, que participara en el Evento del Hogar del Niño, a efectuarse en fecha del Sabado 13 de Febrero, en el Country Club de Casa de Campo. (ENGLISH TRANSLATION BELOW)
Explore La Romana/Bayahibe: Capitan Kidd Pirate Bar – Bayahibe’s party bar!
Capitan Kidd was Bayahibe’s ‘new’ party bar, but now that it’s been open for over 6 months, it’s not so new! Nevertheless we thought it was high time we brought you a ‘mini-review’ on this bar, which since it’s opening has been getting more and more popular, and has now become, dare we say, Bayahibe’s […]
Memories of Casa de Campo: remembering La Romana
In this week’s ‘Memories of Casa de Campo’post Carol Burke takes us on a journey outside of Casa de Campo and into the town of La Romana – a fascinating glimpse at what La Romana used to be like …..
Los Leones del Escogido y su viaje a la Serie del Caribe; The Leones del Escogido and their journey to the Caribbean Baseball Series
Los Leones del Escogido se preparan para representar a la República Dominicana en la Serie del Caribe, que será del 2 al 9 de febrero en Isla Margarita, en Venezuela.
Memories of Casa de Campo – A Roadside Attraction on the Way to La Romana
Memories of Casa de Campo is BACK! Carol Burke, Casa de Campo Living’s weekly contributor had a small break from writing over the Christmas holidays, but now to our great relief she is back – with even more photos and stories of the good ‘ol days in Casa de Campo.
Photo of the week: Sunset at Marina Casa de Campo
Sunsets in Casa de Campo are invariably spectacular but at this time of year (December through January), the sunsets seem to become even more beautiful – another great bonus to the winter-time cooler weather!
Only in the DR: what a boob!
This weeks surprisingly full-bodied and voluptous photo was taken by myself on an intrepid shopping trip into down-town La Romana – and we have even more of these hilarious photos……
This Weekend In Casa – Jan 22nd to 24th
Golfers you’re up! This weekend in Casa is all about golfing and polo tournements. I hope you enjoy it!
